National Grandma Moses Day

Anna Mary Robertson Moses was born on September 7, 1860. Known by her nickname Grandma Moses, she was a renowned American folk artist who began painting in earnest at the age of 78. Her works have been marketed on greeting cards and are among the collections of many museums. In November 2006, her 1943 work Sugaring Off became her highest-selling work at US $1.2 million.